Fundamental changes to iPhone design are becoming evident on the horizon. Observers expect the first changes to Apple’s smartphone line-up next year: part of the iPhone 17 series scheduled for autumn 2025 is a new, significantly thinner model with a slimmed-down camera system, as The Wall Street Journal has now reported Reported citing people. Informed. In terms of price, it is below the Pro series, which Apple sells in Germany for 1200 euros.
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The report supports long-running rumors about an “iPhone 17 Air,” which could replace the previous Plus models. The latter is considered to be in comparatively less demand. Recently there was also speculation that Apple will remove the SIM card slot from the iPhone 17 in other countries.
The foldable iPhone, then the huge 18.8″ foldable
According to the report, major innovations are expected only from 2026. After a long development period, Apple is bringing its first foldable to market. The business newspaper writes that key components have not yet met Apple’s expectations. Apple experimented with different designs and ultimately decided on a foldable screen that folds inward. It remains to be seen if another display will be placed on the outside like other foldable manufacturers. For example, if technical challenges related to the hinge system cannot be resolved in time, the foldable iPhone will likely wait until 2027. The Wall Street Journal said,
iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3: these innovations the next Apple updates will bringAt the same time, according to multiple reports, Apple is working on a giant foldable device that, when opened, would yield a screen measuring about 19 inches diagonally – the equivalent of two 11″ iPads placed side by side. This project is still under discussion. Currently in the future, introduction is expected in 2028 at the earliest – at a price of more than US$2000.
It’s unclear which Apple operating system should ultimately run on a foldable device of this size. A report talks about iPadOS, which will also support Mac applications. Until now, Apple has kept tablet and laptop/desktop operating systems clearly separate. Although iOS apps have long been running on macOS, the opposite approach – macOS on the iPad – remains blocked by Apple, and even virtualization is prevented.
A new Magic Mouse is reportedly in the works
Apple’s design team has also been busy updating the older Magic Mouse, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reportsA new version should eliminate points of criticism, including the hidden charging port at the bottom. Apple recently switched from Lightning to USB-C. A new Magic Mouse generation is not expected until possibly 2027.
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